1971 U.S. Women's Open
The 1971 U.S. Women's Open was the 26th U.S. Women's Open, held June 24–27 at Kahkwa Club in Erie, Pennsylvania.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | June 24–27, 1971 |
| Location | Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Course(s) | Kahkwa Club |
| Organized by | USGA |
| Tour(s) | LPGA Tour |
| Format | Stroke play – 72 holes |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,306 yards (5,766 m) |
| Field | 134, 53 after cut |
| Cut | 159 (+15) |
| Prize fund | $31,000 |
| Winner's share | $5,000 |
| Champion | |
| JoAnne Carner | |
| 288 (E) | |
Erie
Location in the United States
Erie
Location in Pennsylvania
JoAnne Carner won the first of her two U.S. Women's Open titles, seven strokes ahead of runner-up Kathy Whitworth. Carner led (or co-led) wire-to-wire and entered the final round with a five-stroke lead over 1963 champion Mary Mills. The course was designed by Donald Ross.
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